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THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE , FRIDAY , NOVEMBER 1 , 1907 PROMISE and PERFORMANCE To The Voters of Nebraska : The Republican legislature of 1907 redeemed eoeru pledge made by the Republican state conoention of 1900 and subscribed to by the mehibers of the legislature before election. Fallowing is a fac-.simile of a coptj of the Printed pledges tohich teas clipped from a Nebraska netcspaper and pasted on the wall in the office of Governor heldon at the beginning of the legislature. As each redeemed pledge in the form of a bill , tuaa passed by the legislature and delioered to the Gooernor he drew a line through the pledge. The figures at the end of the line s ho to the exact time the Chief Executive affixed his signature to the bill and the promise of the Republican party became a performance. The action of the Republican legislature marhs an epoch in the history of Nebraska. It was the first time any political party in the state eoer redeemed coery pledge made to the people. It is the best guaranty of what the Republican party icill do in the future. WM. HAYWARD , Chairman , Republican State Committee. * ? * s * " t THK 4W ] J7t/ f' : ' "c'"Ha&V" m ? ly&Htftffrvk . ' . / vk , iKv. , W-v- : : ' mi tzaaa ' - ; ; ; ; \ \ l . ' -TO THE REPUBLICANS OF NEBRASKA ! - . ' . , * ' ' : ' ' ' ' ' V ; ' ' ' ' ' , ' " -V ? ; P. > ; . the platform adopted by the Republican State Convention , Held , at Lincojn , August 22. ' 'makes ( hi following-xllstlwt 'promises of , ' . , state legislation in the interest of the people : , : \ ' " , 't- , . ' * - . . - . . , . - ' , , , ' . ' . . ' " . ' . * r - ' > > . ; . . ' , . . . . . . . _ . , , _ . . V. _ i /JlO9 > 41 * , ! . / 2. - A direct prinw.y.-ljuy. for-thu namimtlotviUlr-stat ! owvy Stntep-Scnators/ j | H T - yaailw ra r HD & - ' 'V * ' nssessedandtaxtxilKtrsamcos - dtlter propsrtyJbLxlty-and- - a U # p vHttYpihat rctt KV- - i * " * " _ . , -vni-vge-ptttpttMa e , 7ft - # 1 & & . & ? ' 7 ' " ' ' + * * . .9.--nVfavvf-i iaspedi juiiLuRl { fn-t ourselvesi tf elected , to support and vote for meas- hereby pledge As the rcpublfcnrt nominees , for our respsctive legislative ' * ures that \VilI Carry out 'c'acll of these promises , M. B. REESE Candidate for Supreme Judge Hon. M. D. Reese was born in Macoupin county , Illinois , in 1839 , n farmer boy , and while he was Ihing on the farm completed the course pre scribed by the country schools , and then worked his way through a semin ary near his home. Ho was admitted to practice and removed to Osceola , la. He lived in Iowa from 1SG5 to 1871 , when he removed to Plattsmouth. Practically the entire life of Judge Ree e in Nebraska has been spent pnder the limelight. lie was a mem ber of the constitutional convention In 1875 ; district attorney of the Fourth Judicial district for three terms ; su preme judge , and dean of the law department of the state university. The republican candidate is a mag nificent specimen of physical irian- hood , about six feet tall and broad in proportion. He is a good specimen of the man who is strong enough to blaze a trail in a new country or lead an old country out of a rut. And he is even tempered , good natured , a wit and an orator. In 1887 he served a * grand master of the Masons , and ho has always taken great interest in the lodge. Speaking of Judge Reese , Governor Geo. L , , Sheldon said : "Judge Reese has a spotless record , botli pub lic and private. He Is a student , a scholar and a tireless worker. I have been his admirer .for years. He has always stood for the best interests of the people regardless of the consequences quences to himself. Ho has been op posed to machine rule in politics and has fought for years tnat the govern ment and the people might be brought closer and closer together. He should receive the entire republican vote and doubtless will receive many of the votes of the opposition parties because he stands for the very nest In state government. Ho is one of Nebraska's lest men and will make a splendid record on the bench. " JUDOEJPSE Judge Reese has a spotless rec ord , both public and private. He Is a student , a scholar and a tireless worker. He has al ways stood for the best interests of the people regardless of the consequences to himself. He has been opposed to machine rule In politics and has fought for years that the government and the people might be brought closer and closer together. He will make a splendid record on the bench. " Gov. Sheldon. HENRY T. CLARKE , JR. Candidate for Railway Commissioner Henry T. Clark/1 / , Jr. , Is at present one of the Nebraska Hallway Coin- misoloners , serving as the appointee of Governor Sheldon , and is a candi date as the nominee of the republican primary for the same position. Mr. Clarke is one uf the few native sons of Nebraska who has ever held a state office. He was born at Bellevue - vue , Nebraska , Aug , 4 , 1S75 , and comes of an honorable Nebraska fam ily. Ilia father , H. T. Clarke , came to Nebraska in 1855 , and served as a member of the territorial council of 13 when a very young man. % Commissioner Clarke offers to the people of Nebraska the very best qualifications and training' for the position of railway commissioner. Graduating from the Omaha High School as valldictorlan of the class of 1S92 , ho attended Williams college two years , and the University of Chicago two years , graduating from the latter institution in 1896. In 1807 Mr. Clarke pursued post-gra.luatu work in politi cal science , specializing on the sub ject of railway transportation and political economy. A year later he entelred the Michigan Luw School , . graduating In 1899. . In January , 1900 , Mr. Clarke began I the practice of law at Omaha. He was married in 1901 , and has two children. In 1901 ho was elected to the legisla ture by the largest majority ever | given a legislative candidate in Doug. J las county , his majority running close to the 5,000 mark. i While over an industrious , progres sive , and hard-working member , the author of much good law , he caino most prominently Into the limelight during the last session when ho cour ageously stood in the front rank up holding the hands of Governor Shel don , and casting hia vote , and his In fluence for the reform measures of the republican party. i HENRYT. CLARKE , JR. Henry T. Clarke , Jr. , candi date for railway commissioner , comes before the people as the friend , and appointee of Gover nor Sheldon , and as a leader of the 1907 legislature whose vote and Influence were enthusi astically for the reform meas ures of the republican party. CHARLES B. ANDERSON Candidate for University Regent. Mr. Anderson was born In Albion , N. Y. , June 30 , 1805. lie graduated from the high school in 188U and engaged gaged in the hardware business. In 1K87 he located in DoWitt , Saline county , Nebraska , and for ten years conducted n banking business In tluit village. In 1897 ho removed to Crete , and in company with T. II. Miller , organized the State Bank , of which he IK vice-president. In 1899 ho organ ized the Crete Conservative Invest ment Company , of which ho Is presi dent. In 1S9G he was n delegate to the republican convention and cheerfully - fully cast liia vote for William Me- Kinley. In 1902 Mr. Anderson was elected state senator from Saline county , receiving almost 800 majority. Ho was a member of the Revenue Committee , was chairman of the Finance , Wnya and .Moans Committee and was associated on that and other standing committees with Gov. Shel don , then a senator from Cass. Mr. Anderson was among the very first to mention the name of Geo. L. Sheldon , for Governor. In the last republican state convention he was the chairman of the committee on resolutions and instrumental in draft ing the platform which was ratified by the voters last November , and put Into effect by the legislature. Ho is president of the Crete school board * and of the trustees of Doano College. Ho was also president of the State Layman Association of the Congregational churches of Nebraska , and Is a member of the Executive Council of the state Bankers' Aasocla tlon. Mr. Anderson IB the father of live robust children , believes in the "brotherhood of man , " and is an ac tive member of the A. F. & A , M. . the K. P. . A. O. U. W. , and Modern Woodman fraternal ordera. C. B. ANDERSON "The State University requires nearly one-sixth of the entire revenue raised for public pur poses , and Mr. Anderson , as one member of the board , could safely be entrusted to expend this large amount In an honest and economical manner , safe guarding both the Interests of the people and the welfare of the State University. " Ne braska Signal , Geneva. GEORGE COUPLAND Candidate for University Regent Coming of a Ion ; ; line of old Eng lish yeoman .stock .Mr. Coupland waa lorn upon a farm in Lincolnshire , England , May 2 , 1857. Ho received a liberal education. Twenty-seven years ago he came to Nebraska and homesteaded - steaded the quarter section In Antelope - lope county upon which ho now lives. Air. Coupland Is and always hat ) been nil ardent advocate of higher education , more especially In agricul ture. Ho lias kept himself In close touch with that branch of work In the Nebraska State University almost since its Inception , Anl ; the agricul tural college has been patronized by his sons. For the position of regent Mr. Coup- land Is supported by many of the strongest Institutions and men In the state. The Nebraska Farmer urges the candidacy of Mr. Coupland because wo believe that he Is a man for the farmera. And we believe further that ho la a man of enough Intellectual strength and ability , possessing those elements of Integrity and honor to a degree that makes him n man of rare fitting for such a responsible position. And all thin without one word regard ing hl3 political views or party nllllla- lions.The Nebraska Farmer ( a non- partlslan paper ) Aug. 7 , 1907. . From the foregoing sketch It can bo seen how highly Mr. Couplaiul Is esteemed and honored. Ho is u prac tical farmer whose earnest advocacy of the modern Idea of applying ad vanced educational and scientific mathodd to agriculture should com mand for him the solid farmer vote. Ho has ever been a loyal and consist ent republican , and is In hearty a'ccord with the progressive Ideas In our state today. The election of Mr. Coupland and Mr. Anderson will bo gratifying to all friends of our great University. GEO. L. COIPLAND "All the different departments of the University are of vast Im portance and If elected It will be my desire to do all possible for their development , but I want to tell you and I say It em phatically that the Agricultural Department will be my especial thought. " Hon. Geo. L. Coup- land , before State Convention accepting nomination for Regent of State University. ' I Stock and Implement Sale ! = We will offer for sale : it the Cass Moore farm , rg : two miles north of Salem and three miles south of : Vcrdon , on 3 1 Monday , November 4071 23 Horses and Mules g 5O GOOD SHOATS 1 1i " 2 fV VJ * P r/jH " i- | Fine I CATTLE Farm Implements of all kinds and household goods. We have purchased a large , well equipped : ranch in Brown county , Nebraska , and will dispose If of all our stock and farm implements in this county g Z at this sale. Z3 - - SEE 3 | Moore & Thornburg j # # * # * * * * * # # # # # * * * * * * * # MEN OF ALL PARTIES # # approve the work of the Ne- * it brackn Legislature. ! * $ f. $6 # JUDGE RKESE'S ELECTION * # to the supreme bench will be # # Nebratska'o endorsement of # # that record. His defeat fc # will be notice that the * # wheels of progress have # * ; been turned back. * # MEN OF NEBRASKA , # you can show your appreciation , # # of the good work done 5K * by going to the polls # > NEXT TUESDAY # # and voting for Judge Reese and # * his aosoclates. # # * # # * # # # # # * # * # * * * * * # # The Republican State-Platform I'olntH with prhlo to thn achliivrmi'iitH of tliu epulilk-im imrty miller tlix fpliiiicliil IcmlcrKlilp > f TllVxlorullHIMVI ] > lt , Illlcl IllHlhtH tllllt Mb HIIC- M > r nlinll Ixi n man \\lio will rontlnim the iiHinnlt pollelcH , mill HiiKKi'itH Hcrri'lary Tuft i mcli 11 niiiii. ( 'omiiKinda tliti prcwnt HUito ollicliiln for tholr cartiof tliu Htntn limtltntlnriH , iniilntaliiiim thn credit of tliu Htato , Hud iHliioim ; thn Utiitndoht. CIIIIII > I < II < IM thn Nohriixku di'lcnutldii In C < in- rittH. CulU nttviitliiii to ( hit iniiKiiIriuMit roconl of thn liiht l > . Ulatnn > which rurrinlout th pledge * if the Hi'imhllciiri party , MH follnu-H : " 1. A ctiitcwidiMllrcot primary. " 2. Alxilltion of thu fnn PIIKH uril , " ; i. Coiiiiiri'liciiflvu pmvtTH for tinhtutu mil- way commiHhlon. " 4 , Morn ( " | Mlliilili | niton for trariHportiitlon of nthciiKcrH nntl ficiKlit. "A. ICijiial taxation of niilniail proiHTty for city purpoxra. ' ( ) . Alxilition of follow HTvant , luw ami full ( Mnplojcr'n llaliillty. " 7. A | iurn foMl mid dully law , "H , Hlcid ( coiioiny tti appioprlattoim , KudorN-H Ihudhi'Ct primary , mill plcdnch Mich ainciiiliiimitH IIH fchnll iiuprovu UK worklriK > * < 1'inniiii'iidn tluiKixxl worlt of thn uliitu railway ciMiiiiiimldii , in ItH t'HortH to M-ciiru U'ttiT frrlKht nili'H for thii | H > | ili < of thu Ntatn. Calht for thn rlk'ld i-iifiirri-inciit of thoimtl-pasH luw. Ii < ular M that in Hiiltx at law cnrporatiouii hhoulil IMI ( liK'ini < l cltlzi'iiB of every utiiln wlu-rn they hare tihil urtlclon of incorporation or oxnr- cJNsl Hie rlk'litu < 'f miiltiunt iloinaln. Knvorrt nil I'lmctinoiit of tlui fcdunil law for- hiddliiK thii fwloral courtH from UvuIiiK writtiof Injunction aKuliikt i > tut olict ! > r8charK < I with thn ( > nforc < > mL'iit of ttatn htatutw. HcKiirds with lilwli fa\or thu rioinlnwH on dm ktatu ticket unil Invlteh VOICIM uho U > lU > vo in otlirlal proliily and vlllcle'iicy to join in i them. Dojou Uiow : thut Plnesalvc Curbol l/.ed nets like u poultice In drawing out the InilumiUlon and poison ? It IB un- tUceptlu. K r cuts , burns , eczema , uracki'd liiiniiit Is immediate relief. 25ceuta. Sold bj A.G. Wanner , drujj- L'let. When the Autumn Turns the Maple Leaves to Gold The Lincoln Jounrul man saj's that Nebraska has no trees that make the Autumn glorious. To sec the fall in its Rlory , says the Journal man , .YOU must jjo toNe NeEngland. . The Lincoln Journal man has ived so long in the hax.el brush on Salt creek that he is hardly competent to speak on this sub ject. Let him go to the Missouri bluffs in the north of Richardson County some haxy , fall da1 and lie will be telling a different tory. lie will find many variet ies of hardy trees there and will see more colors than he ever saw in dear old New England. The writer spent a few hours in this neighborhood a few days since and the blazing hills pres ented a study in color the likes of which I have never seen in New England. The gold of the maple and chestnut shaded into the purple of choke cherry and ended in the blood red of the oak. For miles , this riot of color stretched down the shores and over the bluffs of the turbid Missouri until one be came bewildered and entranced with the glorious picture before him. There may be nothing but browns on the shores of Salt Creek by the banks of which lives the Journal man , but in God's country , in old Richardson , are wooded hills that can shame the fairest forests of New England and present to the beauty loving eyes of man a picture as magni- ficietit as nature can paint. Notice to Our Customers Wo are pleased to announce that Foley's Doney and Tyr for coughd , colds and lung troubles is nut affected by the National Pure Peed and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugsand were commend it as u eiifo remedy for children uud adults. Kerr's Pharmacy.